LONG-TERM Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm

Definition of long-term

as in long

lasting for a considerable time before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

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Recent Examples of long-term Improving short-term momentum and a pending oversold upturn in the SPDR S & P Retail ETF (XRT) support a short-term relief rally within the long-term uptrend. — CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Aside from Wellipets, Anderson was in a long-term partnership with Converse that began in 2017. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 There’s the threat of exposure to toxic substances and the long-term threat of cancer. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 These vessels give the company a long-term platform for testing several routes toward that goal. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-term

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At Yohji Yamamoto, a long strand of eyelashes cascaded down from a model’s lower eyelid and snaked against her face.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Talarico has attacked Ken Paxton over his long list of scandals in several campaign ads.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of long

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The role required memorizing lengthy dialogue loaded with dates and names.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
After a rather lengthy political battle, Bethan Vaughan triumphs over an antisemitic and xenophobic candidate to become only the second PM during the run of The Diplomat.

— Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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